OTTAWA, Kan. (AP) — Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the capital murder trial of a man accused of killing four people in eastern Kansas in 2013.
Kyle Trevor Flack is charged with capital murder in Franklin County in the shooting deaths of Kaylie Smith Bailey and her 18-month-old daughter. He’s also charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Andrew A. Stout and Steven White.
Stout, White and Kaylie Bailey were found dead at Stout’s farm in Ottawa, about 50 miles southwest of Kansas City. Bailey’s daughter’s body was found a few days later in neighboring Osage County.
Flack has been in custody since shortly after the bodies were discovered.
The Kansas City Star reports that jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday. Authorities say jury selection could take two weeks.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A bill in the Kansas Legislature would allow people to register to vote on Election Day and cast a ballot the same day.
“Same-day registration” is allowed in 10 states and the District of Columbia, but under Kansas law requires voters to be registered at least 21 days before an election.
Rep. Gail Finney, a Wichita Democrat, is sponsoring the same-day voter registration bill, which would allow voters to go to their county election office within 20 days before an election, or to their local polling place on Election Day, and cast a ballot at the same time they register.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach told The Lawrence Journal-World while he hadn’t seen Finney’s bill, he believes same-day voter registration can lead to people voting more than once.
LOGAN–How many of you have been flipping through channels on the television and happened to come across the “Joy of Painting with Bob Ross” program? If you stopped for only a moment, you would have been captivated by the simple and easy method of his painting techniques.
Dane G. Hansen Museum will again have two certified instructors who teach classes at the Hansen Museum on a regular basis. T.R. Mathews and Sandy Seamone, Arriba, Colorado, will be here to entertain and instruct, step by step, revealing how easy and fun it is to paint the Bob Ross way. No previous experience is necessary and anyone can do it.
On Saturday, February 13, the class will be painting “Coming Storm” and on Sunday, February 14, “Sunrise Seascape.” The classes will run 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. both days. All you need to bring is a roll of paper towels; all other supplies are provided.
This learning opportunity is brought to you through the Hansen Museum Continued Education Program and offered to the public at a reduced rate. For more information call (785) 689-4846 or go to www.hansenmuseum.org.
Museum hours are M-F 9-12 & 1-4; Sat. 9-12 & 1-5; Sun. & Holidays 1-5. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We are handicapped accessible and there is never an admission fee. For more information about this and other exhibits, contact Nova at (785) 689-4846 or check out our website at www.hansenmuseum.org.
GEARY COUNTY -Bond has been set at one million dollars each for two Junction City residents, Joseph “DoDa” Craig, 24, and Gabrielle “Gabby” Williams, 19.
They were arrested in connection with the shooting death of 24-year old David Phillips of Manhattan.
Phillips was found dead from gunshot wounds to the head at an 827 West 12th Street, Apartment C location on January 25.
Joseph Craig and Gabrielle Williams both had first appearances in Geary County District Court on Friday.
According to the Geary County Attorney’s Office status hearings and preliminary hearings for both defendants have been scheduled on February 11th in District Court.
According to Junction City police, Joseph Craig was arrested on suspicion of Felony Murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness and Conspiracy. Gabrielle Williams was arrested on suspicion of Felony Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Conspiracy. Formal court charges have not yet been filed.
LOGAN — An exhibition of 40 prints by internationally recognized printmaker Andrea Rich is set to open March 11 and run through May 8, 2016 at the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Museum, in Logan, Kansas.
Drawing on printmaking traditions as diverse as Albrecht Dürer and Japanese Ukiyo-e, the Santa Cruz, California-based artist creates vibrant, detailed works that are distinctly her own. Three decades of travel have taken Rich to far-flung locales such as Madagascar, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Africa and Europe, to observe common and exotic species of birds and animals. These first-hand experiences are what she draws on to show her subjects in their natural habitats.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Rich’s work is her meticulous and labor-intensive process. She designs her drawings based on observations in the field, then carves and hand-pulls prints in her studio. It is not unusual for Rich to carve from 10 to 20 blocks for one final image. Working in the studio full time, a print could take two or three weeks to design and carve the blocks, and another two weeks to press as many as 20 colors on each print. Editions of her work generally number 30 or less.
Among the flora and fauna depicted in deep, rich color are elk, sunflowers and sparrows, otter, and thistles, as well as chameleons, European lynx, plum-headed parakeets, indigo buntings, Wilson’s warblers and calliope hummingbirds.
An Abundance of Riches features 40 woodblock prints drawn from the collection of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Museum Hours are M-F 9-12 & 1-4; Sat. 9-12 & 1-5; Sun. & Holidays 1-5. We are handicapped accessible and there is never an admission fee. For more information contact Shari at 785-689-4846.
The Kansas Department of Transportation will host a public meeting regarding the upcoming construction and closure of an 11-mile stretch of U.S. 83 in Sheridan County from the Thomas County line to the K-23 junction. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Selden Community Building located at 110 N Kansas Ave., in Selden.
KDOT engineers will outline the construction phasing, provide details on the official state detour and answer questions regarding access to county roads. Construction is slated to begin this spring and be completed by May 2017. Traffic will be detoured using K-23 and U.S. 24.
The meeting location is ADA accessible. Persons in need of a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print or Braille material, or other accommodations to participate in this meeting should notify Lisa Mussman at (785) 877-3315 or [email protected].
The U.S.83 project is funded under T-WORKS, the statewide transportation program approved by the Kansas legislature in 2010. For more information about T-WORKS projects and funding, visit https://kdotapp.ksdot.org/tworks.
PRATT – We know what you’re thinking: trout in Kansas? Impossible. But, it’s true. While these spotted beauties may not be native to the Sunflower state, that doesn’t mean anglers fishing in Kansas can’t enjoy luring one ashore this winter.
Thanks to a special program offered by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, anglers can catch stocked rainbow trout at more than 30 public waters across the state. Trout are stocked in a total of 33 spots during the trout season, which is open through April 15. Waters are categorized as Type 1, which require all anglers to possess a $14.50 trout permit, and Type 2, which require only those fishing for or possessing trout to purchase the permit. The $14.50 permit is valid for the calendar year and can be purchased wherever licenses are sold and online at ksoutdoors.com. In addition to the trout permit, resident anglers age 16-74 and nonresidents 16 and older must also have a fishing license. Unless posted otherwise, the daily creel limit is 5 trout. Anglers 15 and younger do not need a trout permit, but they may only keep two trout per day.
TYPE 1 WATERS: TROUT PERMITS REQUIRED OF ALL ANGLERS
Cedar Bluff Stilling Basin
Dodge City Lake Charles
Fort Scott Gun Park Lake
Glen Elder State Park (SP) Pond
Kanopolis Seep Stream
KDOT East Lake in Wichita
Lake Henry in Clinton SP
Mined Land Wildlife Area (WA) Unit #30
Pratt Centennial Pond
Walnut River Area in El Dorado SP
Willow Lake at Tuttle Creek SP Webster Stilling Basin
Sandsage Bison Range and WA Sandpits (Periodically Dry)
Vic’s Lake and Slough Creek in Sedgwick County Park
Topeka Auburndale Park
Garnett Crystal Lake
TYPE 2 WATERS: TROUT PERMITS REQUIRED ONLY FOR TROUT ANGLERS
Sherman County Smoky Gardens Lake (Periodically Dry)
Solomon River between Webster Reservoir and Rooks County #2 Road
Fort Riley Cameron Springs
Lake Shawnee – Topeka
Salina Lakewood Lake
Moon Lake on Fort Riley
Scott SP Pond
Hutchinson Dillon Nature Center Pond
Atchison City Lake # 1
Belleville City Lake (Rocky Pond) (Periodically Dry)
Holton-Elkhorn Lake
Syracuse Sam’s Pond
Cimarron Grasslands Pits Colby Villa High Lake Great Bend Vet’s Lake
Meade State Fishing Lake
TROUT PERMIT REQUIRED YEAR-ROUND
Cherokee County – Mined Land WA No. 30
*Because trout survive through the summer here, a trout permit is required year-round for anglers utilizing the lake.
Residents 16-74 years old, and all non-residents 16 and older must also have a valid fishing license. The daily creel limit is five trout unless otherwise posted. Anglers 15 and younger may fish without a trout permit, but are limited to two trout per day, or they may purchase a permit and take five trout per day. Possession limit for trout is 15.
Dwight D. Eisenhower was honored on the Kansas Walk of Honor Oct. 7, 2015. (Photos courtesy KSHS)
Kansas Historical Society
TOPEKA–Four Notable Kansans will join the list of 11 other prominent citizens in the Kansas Walk of Honor this spring. The bronze plaques of Arthur Capper, Fred Harvey, Joseph McCoy, and Karl Menninger will be installed in the spring along the walkways of the Kansas State Capitol.
These four new plaques will join those of Clyde Cessna, Walter Chrysler, Samuel Crumbine, John Steuart Curry, Charles Curtis, Bob Dole, Amelia Earhart, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Kilby, Gordon Parks, and William Allen White. The walk was established in 2011 and highlights people who contributed on a state and national level and have significant connections to Kansas.
The four honorees were pioneers in their chosen careers.
Arthur Capper
· Arthur Capper (1865-1951) born in Garnett, moved from typesetter to editor at the Topeka Daily Capital. He purchased several newspapers and eventually added a radio station to his properties. Capper served two terms as 20th governor of Kansas, then five terms as U. S. senator. He formed a foundation to benefit children with disabilities that continues today.
Fred Harvey
· Fred Harvey (1835-1901) was a railroad clerk who convinced his employers to test an idea. He established the first fine dining for railway travelers. The Santa Fe Topeka dining room proved so popular that Harvey eventually operated 15 locations. The fast, quality dining experience with the iconic Harvey girls encouraged travelers to explore the Southwest.
Joseph McCoy
· Joseph McCoy (1837-1915) came to Kansas to create a shipping route for the cattle industry. He established one of the first cow towns, Abilene, at a junction of the Union Pacific railroad and the Chisholm Trail. He convinced Texans to drive their herds to his pens to be shipped by rail to markets in the east, eventually shipping more than 3 million head. He referred to himself as “The Real McCoy.”
Karl Menninger
· Karl Menninger (1893-1990) born in Topeka, became fascinated with the new science of psychology while in college. With the philosophy that mental health was as important as physical health, he established a clinic in Topeka that became the largest psychiatric training center in the world. Through his work and books he built an international reputation and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Kansas Historical Foundation, a 501(c) (3), serves as the caretakers of funds for the Kansas Walk of Honor. People can donate to this fund. The Historical Foundation, which supports the Kansas Historical Society, a state agency, established the walk fund so people can offer donations to cover the cost of plaques.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An analysis of recent public opinion polling shows that more white Americans now agree with minorities that racism is a national problem and should be confronted.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation in conjunction with the Northeastern University School of Journalism reviewed several national polls on race relations. The foundation concluded that a majority of Americans across racial groups think more should be done to end racism, and is launching a “Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Commission” to discuss solutions for ending systemic inequality. See the report here.
According to the review, media coverage and an increase in the use of technology to document incidents of racism, such as in the killings of unarmed black males by police, has helped to make a powerful case for racial bias as a pattern.
KEARNEY, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney shot 54-percent and hit 9-of-19 from 3-point range and beat Fort Hays State 90-64 in front of 3,732 at the Health and Sports Center. The Tigers (13-7, 7-7 MIAA) have dropped three straight while UNK (12-8, 8-6 MIAA) wins their third straight and fourth in their last five games.
Mark Johnson Postgame Interview
Game Highlights
The used a 28-8 run to build a 19 point lead late in the first half. The Tigers could only get withinf, but a 28-8 run by the Lopers pushed their lead to 19 late in the half and led by as many as 28 in the second half.
Rob Davis was the only Tiger to reach double figures with 10 points. Connor Beranek led the Lopers with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Wayne Selden Jr. scored a career-high 33 points, seven in overtime, and fourth-ranked Kansas beat No. 20 Kentucky 90-84 on Saturday night in the premier showdown of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
Frank Mason III added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Jayhawks (17-4), who snapped a three-game losing streak to the Wildcats (16-5) by winning their 35th straight game at Allen Fieldhouse.
It wasn’t easy.
The Wildcats built an eight-point lead midway through the second half before Kansas switched to a zone defense and mounted a comeback. Perry Ellis made the second of two free throws to tie the game 76-all with 9 seconds left, and Tyler Ulis coughed up the ball at the other end before Kentucky got off a shot.
